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NATURE & WILDLIFE
         magic of the mangroves, the
















         Mangroves are one of the most important habitats on Earth, vital to many of the
         planet’s most extraordinary, wonderful and endangered species. Everything from
         shorebirds and sharks to monkeys and manatees rely on mangroves for their
         survival. And although we tend to view them as a mess of tangled roots,
         mosquitoes and mud, they’re also crucial for safeguarding the well-being of
         humans. With sea levels rising, more than one billion people in low-lying areas
         are now at risk. It’s thought that mangroves could provide one trillion dollars’

         worth of sea defences if managed and protected. We need this beautiful
         bio-shield; bringing life and security to rich and exciting communities – both                          Definition                  Episodes
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         animal and human alike. Once we start explore this unique landscape there’s no                          Producer                    YOP
         doubt that we will be just as enchanted as wildlife by the magic of mangroves.                          Doclights GmbH / NDR        2020
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